Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview questions
based on 1.5K ratings - Updated Jun 17, 2026
Averageinterview difficulty
Very positiveinterview experience
How others got an interview
60%
Applied online
Applied online
19%
Campus Recruiting
Campus Recruiting
10%
Recruiter
Recruiter
8%
Employee Referral
Employee Referral
2%
Other
Other
1%
In Person
In Person
0%
Staffing Agency
Staffing Agency
Interview search
1,533 interviews
Viewing 491 - 495 of 1,533 Interviews
Amazon interviews FAQs
Software Development Engineer (SDE) applicants have rated the interview process at Amazon with 3.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 59.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer (SDE) according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Personality test: 33%
Skills test: 33%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
The interview process typically consists of multiple stages designed to assess a candidate’s skills, experience, and cultural fit for a role. It often begins with an initial screening, either via phone or video call, where recruiters evaluate basic qualifications and interest. This is followed by one or more in-depth interviews, which may be technical, behavioral, or case-based, depending on the role. Candidates might also complete assessments, tests, or assignments relevant to the job. Some companies include panel interviews or final rounds with senior leadership. The process concludes with reference checks, an offer, and negotiations.
Standard interview process, Data structures and algorithms OA followed by workplace simulation and then final round 3 hour virtual interviews covering DSA, OOP and behavioral questions covering Amazon's leadership principles.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Amazon (Dublín, Dublín) in Feb 2025
Interview
1st round - Online coding test on HackerRank (1 Medium and 1 Difficult)
Questions focused on scenarios related to Amazon products(prime video/amazon market place)
2nd round - Online Phone Interview (2 behavioural questions and 1 whiteboard coding problem)
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Whiteboard coding test - Write two methods.
Method 1 - stores order data(customer id, product id)
Method 2 - Returns product with maximum orders.